Entry-Level Environmental Microbiologist – Direct Microscopy

Paycom - ATS; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible spending account

Job summary

EMSL Analytical, Inc. in Cinnaminson, NJ is seeking a Microbiologist I (Direct Microscopy) to prepare and analyze environmental samples for direct microscopy on a full-time basis.

On-the-job training provided, no prior lab experience required beyond a willingness to learn and follow safety practices. The role involves reading spores and fungi with optical microscopes, generating reports, and maintaining lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Science required; Biology or Microbiology preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Laboratory experience in academic or commercial setting is a plus.
• Experience with spore traps, direct microscopic examination, culture-based microbiology, bacteriology, or mycology is a plus.
• Ability to work with phase contrast and light microscopes, analytical balances, biological safety cabinets, filtration manifolds, and adhere to sterile techniques and good lab practices.
• Ability to distinguish colors in order to perform analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-motivated and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze environmental samples for direct microscopy.
• Read and identify fungi in spore trap and tape samples using optical microscopy.
• Generate analytical reports and enter data into LIMS.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Perform quality control per QA/QC manual.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Life Science (Bio/Microbio)

Tools

Phase-contrast microscope

Light microscope

Analytical balances

Biological safety cabinets

Filtration manifolds

Job description

EMSL Analytical, Inc. in Cinnaminson, NJ is seeking a Microbiologist I (Direct Microscopy) to prepare and analyze environmental samples for direct microscopy on a full-time basis.

On-the-job training provided, no prior lab experience required beyond a willingness to learn and follow safety practices. The role involves reading spores and fungi with optical microscopes, generating reports, and maintaining lab equipment.